Hi, thought I should start a new thread, and try and collate all the various work that the car has had since my 9 years of ownership. I cannot believe its been 9 years! and finally my Zed is going to get the respray she deserves.

 

I have spent the last few weeks deliberating on what colour to go for, and have decided to stick with red. At the moment that's as far as its got though, the shortlist of reds is still at 4/5 options, so more pouring over photos and visiting the odd showroom to help with the decision process. Many thanks to those of you who supplied photos and information on colours, wheels etc.

 

I will add some key previous threads to this post, along with photos of the stripping of the car and its subsequent paint job. I cannot wait for the beginning of February when the car is due to be transported to Kraftwork.

All you and Nick are missing is some sticky back plastic!

 

As we know the OEM temperature gauge isn't the most accurate gauge going, and having more than just a 'light' tune and have a previous engine head gasket let go, I have always been very conscious of the engine temps.

 

So i have fitted a SPA Gauge which gives me both an accurate reading, and programmable high/low alarms that i can set. THe gauge also has a Volt meter, which is a 'nice to have' option. I have fitted it for now infront of the OEM temp gauge. Come the winter however I will move it somewhere else more fitting, as there wasn't a massive choice in suitable 50mm gauge pod/holders.

 

 

I have a single gauge A pillar pod which you’re welcome to have FOC Howard. It was fitted in my last 300 and IMO was very subtle, the only issue I had with it was that it looked plastic. I intended to wrap it in leather but didn’t get round to it. PM me if you want it.

Wow, great service from Z1. I only ordered this 2 days ago!

 

Challenge now is, can i get it fitted before Sunday in time for Simply Jap?

 

Would it be giving some lip to ask what it is?

have you bought an ironing board for the back of the car??

Full size blow-up of Jon Parham or Russell Floyd?

have you bought an ironing board for the back of the car??

 

Yes Ian, got one of these to fit.....

 

 

Nearly adjusted correctly, should be good for Sunday!

oh no....please tell me this is a wind up....

oh no....please tell me this is a wind up....

 

Stay calm Si'... each to their own and all that. :lol:

Looking forward to seeing it with the new wing on Howard. That’s a great choice.

Here is the new addition.....

 

 

 

Twinz Fascia - Lip spoiler

Win!

ah, grasscutter

Looking awesome Howard.

Win!

 

Agreed - I like it a lot...:thumbup:

As some of the members on here know, back in the Summer, whilst I was at the Simply Japanese event at Beaulieu. I was approached by the editor of Japanese Performance magazine, and asked if I would like the car featured in the magazine in the forthcoming months.

Today I received a nice surprise, the car feature published for the January issue.

 

Well done Howard - a richly deserved feature in JP for the marque. The car looks fantastic!

Looking forward to reading this Howard ? 

Great news Howard. What a wonderful example to feature. I look forward to reading that. ?

Outstanding Howard. Glad I logged back in just to see this. Love it!

I see this is now for sale on PistonHeads......

Would you consider a part ex (money your way)?

Only if you have a RHD 240z, without rust 

5 hours ago, bigh said:

Only if you have a RHD 240z, without rust 

THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT IT IS!!!!!!!

 

(only joking, it’s a MR2 Turbo)

Edited February 6, 20205 yr by Muckyman
My poor grammar

Well the Z has been gone a while now, thought I should update the this thread. Final shots of her off to her new home in Weston Super Mare.

 

I am not leaving the Nissan fold altogether, as I have a new project (Datsun 240Z) on its way from 'down under', and will be a regular visitor to the Z Club 'orange site'.